Northern Liberties

This pilot project was due to funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Economic Development Two blocks in Northern Liberties are being powered by the sun. The 400 & 500 blocks of North 2nd Street are carbon-free with solar-powered and easily installed...

Philly is soon to have its first raised, concrete barrier-protected bike lane — and it comes with an exciting green addition. Spanning 1.3 miles from Northern Liberties to Fairhill, the bike lane on North American Street is projected to be...

Looking to enjoy a fun weekend in Northern Liberties? Try exploring the neighborhood’s best sustainable spots with farm-to-table restaurants, bars serving local brews, and locally sourced shops. Since it can be overwhelming to explore a neighborhood you may not be...

Who's ready to kick off their week with some inspiration? Last week, we debuted our #ThisWeekI column to inspire each other. Here's what people around the web were saying: I think I finally convinced my dad that wild salmon tastes better than farmed! It only took 3 years. @greenphillyblog @dvgbc #ThisWeekI Find out more inspiration AND what #ThisWeekI's featured Michael Di Tizio is doing to inspire - after the jump.

Warm sun, summer breeze, friends and drinks outside - how does life get any better? Philadelphia is beautiful in the summertime. And lucky for us, more and more outdoor abysses keep popping up so we can enjoy the warm weather, city scenery AND local craft beers. PHS Pop Up Garden

Are you struggling to make plans for this week? Whether you’re looking for networking over drinks, pickling cucumbers, or playing with your children we have just the events your are searching for!

We've been a huge fan of Arcadia Boutique for years. Full of sustainably-made, local and recycled clothing, it has been a green girl's dream. My winter boots still look amazing after wearing them for years. Once upon a time when I resided in Northern Liberties, there was a period I frequented enough to consider moving in. Their Rittenhouse location closed last year. Yet we received an email that was the worst breakup thus far the other day: Find out more about Arcadia's closing, after the jump.

May is finally here! The sun is shining, birds are singing and more skin is showing.  With Memorial Day is right around the corner, are you ready to bare it in your itty bitty bikini and board shorts? If you’re bummed about pigging out on that last pint of Ben and Jerry’s, don't fear: there’s still time to get in shape fast and FREE in Philadelphia. Whether you’re looking for a mind and body workout or a high-impact calorie burner, there’s plenty of low cost options for you. Click through for 9 options!

Let’s face it: our city has a notorious reputation for being dirty. Don’t believe me? Walk the streets of London for a few hours or ride the metro in DC. Return to Philly and compare. But when people talk about Philly being dirty, they’re often referring to our litter problem. Yet litter is such a large, debated topic. How do we combat litter? Do we concentrate efforts on educating people or cleanup efforts after the fact? Neighborhoods with litter tend to have higher crime rates, lower property values and less pride in the neighborhood. In order to get a more insight on Philly’s litter, I asked the City of Philadelphia, a few friends and associates about their experiences with trash in the city. Find out more about our city's litter epidemic, after the jump.